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Classification Phraseology as of:

9/1/2023

Classification Code:

8859(1)

Phraseology:

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING OR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $154,700 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:

This classification applies to those employers that engage in the development or customization of computer programs or software for other concerns on a contract basis, as well as the development of standard ("generic") programs for use by other concerns.

This classification does not apply to employers that engage in computer programming or software development in support of the employer's operations, which includes but is not limited to the development of programs for integration into a hardware product sold by the employer.

Rules:

USRP, Part 3, Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions, Subrule c, Standard Exception Classification Procedures
USRP, Appendix IV, Classifications Including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees or Outside Salespersons

Approved Pure Premium Rate:

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Effective Date	Pure Premium Rate	Note
9/1/2023	$0.03	New/Renewal
9/1/2022	$0.03	New/Renewal
9/1/2021	$0.04	New/Renewal

Prior Phraseology and Footnote:

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote	Effective Date
Phraseology: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING OR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period. Footnote: This classification applies to those employers that engage in the development or customization of computer programs or software for other concerns on a contract basis, as well as the development of standard ("generic") programs for use by other concerns. This classification does not apply to employers that engage in computer programming or software development in support of the employer's operations, which includes but is not limited to the development of programs for integration into a hardware product sold by the employer.	9/1/2022

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING OR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons

The entire remuneration of each employee shall be included, subject to a maximum of $149,500 per year. When the policy is in force for less than a 12-month period, the maximum payroll amount shall be prorated based upon the number of weeks in the policy period.

Footnote:

This classification applies to those employers that engage in the development or customization of computer programs or software for other concerns on a contract basis, as well as the development of standard ("generic") programs for use by other concerns.

This classification does not apply to employers that engage in computer programming or software development in support of the employer's operations, which includes but is not limited to the development of programs for integration into a hardware product sold by the employer.

9/1/2022

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